Question 1

What is The Blue Sword about?

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Sunshine is the Newberry Award winning classic novel that had enthralled readers for decades. This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin. And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who became Harimand-sol, King’s Raider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, that no woman had wielded since Lady Aerin herself bore it into battle. And this is the song of the kelar of the Hillfolk, the magic of the blood, the weaver of destinies…

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Blue Sword?

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Fiction > Fantasy > Epic fantasy / high fantasy

Question 3

Where can I read a sample of The Blue Sword?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780141309750

Question 4

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Blue Sword?

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Robin McKinley

Question 5

Who is the Publisher of the book The Blue Sword?

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Penguin Publishing Group

Question 6

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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